No. 6,157 in Korean
수배
"수배" means "wanted" or "search (by authorities)."
In a sentence
경찰은 용의자를 수배 중이다.
The police are searching for the suspect.
Here, '수배' refers to the action taken by authorities to search and identify a suspect.
여행 동호회에서 신입 팀원을 수배하고 있어요.
The travel club is recruiting new team members.
In this context, '수배' represents organizing or arranging for members to join a group.
이 영화는 수배 중인 범죄자의 이야기를 다룹니다.
This movie is about the story of a wanted criminal.
'수배' here signifies being wanted or sought by the authorities.
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